First I'd like to say that I absolutely loved this movie and went to see it twice in theaters! Such a fun horror-type movie that anybody can enjoy, especially people who aren't super into scary films. I'm terrified of spiders and had no issues watching Vermines, I think you can still love the film even though you're an arachnophobe!
As a French person, I'm not used to seeing French movies with such impeccable dialogue written for young characters. The slang used by these characters is actually a great representation of how a LOT of French people talk, and this film is one of the few that portrays this type of slang perfectly!! It felt so real.
The message of Vermines is also pretty straightforward: it's a social commentary. The story is set in a "cité" on the outskirts of Paris, where police brutality is rampant, so of course the "vermins" of the movie actually turn out to be the people living in these poor neighborhoods. They are completely dehumanized and brutalized by police.
The characters are also so loveable, and the dynamics between each of them are very well constructed.
I really enjoyed the comedy in this film, it always felt right and was never overdone.
I highly recommend watching Vermines, whether you like scary movies or not!
As a French person, I'm not used to seeing French movies with such impeccable dialogue written for young characters. The slang used by these characters is actually a great representation of how a LOT of French people talk, and this film is one of the few that portrays this type of slang perfectly!! It felt so real.
The message of Vermines is also pretty straightforward: it's a social commentary. The story is set in a "cité" on the outskirts of Paris, where police brutality is rampant, so of course the "vermins" of the movie actually turn out to be the people living in these poor neighborhoods. They are completely dehumanized and brutalized by police.
The characters are also so loveable, and the dynamics between each of them are very well constructed.
I really enjoyed the comedy in this film, it always felt right and was never overdone.
I highly recommend watching Vermines, whether you like scary movies or not!